Tommy Tynes

Tommy Tynes, CPA, currently serves as Senior Director at Protective Life, overseeing teams responsible for various functions within a $40 billion portfolio of variable annuities and life products. Prior to this role, Tommy operated Tynes Risk Advisory Services, LLC, offering advisory services in risk management and compliance after serving as Alabama Market Leader for Elliott Davis. Tommy has a substantial background in credit risk analytics from a tenure at Regions Bank, where responsibilities included credit portfolio reporting and data warehouse management. Additionally, Tommy was Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Colonial Bank, managing enterprise risk and compliance initiatives. Earlier in Tommy's career, the role of Chief Financial Officer for the Consumer & Business Banking Group at Regions Bank was held, along with strategic planning duties at AmSouth Bank and auditing experience from PwC. An academic background is supported by a Summa Cum Laude degree in Accounting from Auburn University.